ASTM F1055-98(2006) - 1.3.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers electrofusion polyethylene fittings for use with outside diameter-controlled polyethylene pipe, covered by Specifications D 2447, D 2513, D 2737, D 3035, and F 714. Requirements for materials, workmanship, and testing performance are included. Where applicable in this specification "pipe" shall mean "pipe" or "tubing."

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound and centigrade temperature units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section , of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F876-24

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

F714-24

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

D3350-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

D3035-22

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter

D2737-22

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing

D2513-20

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

ISO 13954

Plastics pipe and fittings Peel decohesion test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion assemblies of nominal diameter greater than or equal to 90 mm

PPI TR-4

PPI TR-3

F2769-24

Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems

F2788/F2788M-21

Standard Specification for Metric and Inch-sized Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe

F2623-24e1

Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Systems for Non-Potable Water Applications (Includes all amendments and changes 3/8/2024).

F905-04(2022)

Standard Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused Joints

F1473-23

Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins

D1599-18

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

D1598-23

Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics